Greek-style Grilled Lamb Burger With Tzatziki
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this delicious Greek-style Grilled Lamb Burger with Tzatziki. This recipe combines juicy grilled lamb patties with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices for garnish
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until lightly charred.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a lamb patty on each bun, topping with lettuce, tomato, red onion slices, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 3g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Grill brush
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowls
Serving suggestions
Serve the Greek-style Grilled Lamb Burgers with a side of Greek salad and some crispy oven-baked fries for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger garlic flavor in the tzatziki, add an extra clove of minced garlic to the sauce.
Cost
$15